Merseyside community champions honoured at awards ceremony
Charities, individuals and organisations that have made a positive difference to people across Merseyside will be recognised at an awards ceremony on Friday.
The Liverpool Community Impact Awards 2025, hosted by the Be Free Campaign, will be held at the...
Three peaks, two wheels, one man: an odyssey to raise funds for cancer research
A retired university lecturer and touring cycle enthusiast has announced his aim to cycle for more than 2,000 miles across three of the UK's highest mountains to raise money in memory of his brother.
Wayne O'Brien, a former University of...
Campaigners attack delays to park protection plan
Campaigners claim that public confidence has been eroded by Liverpool council's delayed progress on a plan to prevent building in parks.
Liverpool City Council promised to put over 100 parks in trusts in 2021 to prevent construction on them. However,...
Urgent appeal for Liverpool’s only city centre community hub
Inflation has left the Bronte community centre, located in the heart of Liverpool, struggling.
In 2024, The Bronte received a £3.4 million Youth Investment Fund grant to renovate the centre. However, due to rising costs, there is now a shortfall...
Inflation rise means food poverty will “only get worse” says Liverpool food bank
There will be more vulnerable people on Merseyside who will suffer from food poverty according to CEO of Micah Liverpool.
Catherine Kearney, CEO of Micah Liverpool, a social justice charity and food bank expressed her worries following the announcement.
She said:...
Birkdale Community Hub and Library shares plans for the future after receiving award from...
Birkdale Community Hub and Library have shared their plans for the future and commitment to the community after receiving an award from the King.
Mark Blundell, Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside presented the charity hub with the Kings Award for Voluntary Service...
LGBT+ History Month: Liverpool fundraiser for city’s oldest HIV charity
In a double celebration, an inclusive coffee shop in Liverpool will host a games night to raise money for Sahir House, Liverpool's oldest HIV charity, and raise awareness this LGBT History Month.
To mark the 20th LGBT+ History Month and...
Merseyside sexual violence charity launches urgent appeal amid funding cuts
A Merseyside charity that helps survivors of rape and sexual abuse has launched an urgent appeal amid a £100,000 funding shortfall that is forcing it to cut services.
RASA (Rape and Sexual Abuse Support) Merseyside provides victims and survivors...
Alder Hey’s Get Fit In Feb charity challenge
Alder Hey children's hospital has been taking care of Liverpool for over a century and is a pillar of life within Merseyside.
But the hospital relies on fundraisers and challenges throughout the year to continue giving the best care possible...
Local hero rewarded in Honours List for 20 years of charity work
A local charity founder has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year's Honours list.
Jayne Hughes, founder of charity Amy & Friends, has supported over 7,000 people affected by DNA repair disorders over the course of 19...
